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Family Ties Family Lies by Jacqueline Boulden – Review by Kimberly Filer

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Family Ties Family LiesFamily Ties Family Lies by Jacqueline Boulden
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What happens when a family secret is finally exposed? In this story Rose a photojournalist, injured on the job goes back to her hometown to take care of her mother. It’s there that Rose discovers a photo that will change her entire life. Rose, the photojournalist that she is, is determined to figure out the story of the photo and the other 2 individuals standing next to her father. Rose begins to get closer to her ailing mother throughout the story. A wonderful story about how a family secret can change an entire family dynamic.

Savage Truth (Hidden Valley Elite Book 2) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Kimberly Filer

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Savage Truth (Hidden Valley Elite #2)Savage Truth by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The story of Riley and Cole. When Riley and her mother move into Cole and Damon’s home its fair game. Cole will do anything he can to get rid of Riley and her mother the one who ruined their lives. If looks could kill or smolder with lust Cole and Riley would win the biggest prize out there. They can’t keep their eyes off one another yet, they love to hate one another. Riley has her own set of issues which keeps her from getting close to anyone, and now they are under one roof as their parents are getting married. However, Riley has a dark secret one that Cole will do everything in his power to uncover but at what cost. A great read.

Fade into the Night (Philly Heat Series) by Becky Flade – Review by Kimberly Filer

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Fade Into the Night (Philly Heat series, #5)Fade Into the Night by Becky Flade
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Fade Into the Night is the 5th book in the Philly Night series and could be read as a standalone, however I do recommend reading previous books in the series. Meet the characters Noah and Sadie. Noah is an FBI Special Agent who has come to Philadelphia in pursuit of the Beltway Romeo, Sadie a Forensic Facial Reconstructionist. The two re-meet in the most unlikely place after a brief “fling” a few years prior. The heat between the two is hard to miss and makes you wonder why they ended it to begin with. The author includes everything you could possibly want in a story. Danger is around every corner, a heated romance, a crime that needs to be solved and the suspense behind every page.

A Love Restrained (Philly Heat Series) by Becky Flade – Review by Kimberly Filer

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A Love Restrained (Philly Heat series, #1)A Love Restrained by Becky Flade
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Kylee Parker and Jayson Donovan came from two entirely different worlds, yet something always draws Kylee to Jayson. They grew up together and Jayson left Kylee to question everything after he stands her up at the High School Picnic. Kylee forgets about how Jayson broke her heart and she moved on. However, all good things must come to an end. Kylee re-meets Jayson again when she arrests him for a drug deal she witnessed. Nothing makes her happier than arresting the one person who humiliated her years ago, but things aren’t always what they seem or are they. Life is not that simple. A great read.

Savage Start: A High School Bully Romance Prequel (Hidden Valley Elite Series) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Kimberly Filer

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Savage Lies (Hidden Valley Elite #1)Savage Lies by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What do you do when you have been running for so long that when its time to stop running you just don’t know how. Meet Riley a teenager who has been running her whole life with her mother. Running cons in different places and always on the move. Now mom has met someone and is ready to settle down for real. RED Flag Warning!!! Mom’s special someone named Lucas comes with 2 teenage sons Cole and Damon. The love-hate relationship that Cole and Riley have makes your entire body sizzle. This can’t put down book that leaves you hanging on every word right to the very end where you are desperate to know what’s going to happen.

Savage Start: A High School Bully Romance Prequel (Hidden Valley Elite Series) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Kimberly Filer

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Savage Start (Hidden Valley Elite #0.5)Savage Start by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A great way to start off a series. Leaves you wanting more and more. A book complete with teenagers, hot guys, parties and family drama. A prequel story to Savage Lies and it’s a steamy one. Your introduced to the 3 main characters right at the beginning of the story. Brothers Cole and Damon and the new girl who just has moved into town named Riley. Where Riley goes it seems that trouble always follows as her and her mom are always on the run. Cole and Damon have so much going on family wise that their lives are turned upside down. In this short prequel you will laugh, cry, scream and just keep turning the pages to find out what happens next.

Sweet Dreams by Claire (Capture the Light Series) by Nanette Littlestone – Review by Kimberly Filer

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Sweet Dreams by Claire (Capture the Light, #2)Sweet Dreams by Claire by Nanette Littlestone
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A wonderful tale of longing for something that’s just out of your reach. Everything is spinning out of control for Claire and she’s at her wits end. A beautiful love story that takes place in Ireland. A American who’s just out of reach, a haunting past that keeps Claire from taking a big step, and a bakery that’s been in the family for years. Clair is ready for a change but is the world ready for her big changes? This book is all about taking chances, heartbreak and finding love.

Lost and Found (Logan McKenna Mystery Book 9) by Valerie Davisson – Review by Kimberly Filer

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Lost and Found: A Logan McKenna Mystery Book 9 (Logan McKenna Series)Lost and Found: A Logan McKenna Mystery Book 9 by Valerie Davisson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Murder on the high seas, a new baby, a body that washes up on shore without anyone claiming it. All of this and more are wrapped up with a big bow in this captivating book. Logan McKenna is at it again with her “team” of friends to figure out who the body belongs to, who killed the boat captain and what exactly is going on that has a family up in arms. A can’t put down mystery on the high seas with a Logan McKenna twist.

In Plain Sight: (Logan McKenna Mystery Book 8) by Valerie Davisson – Review by Kimberly Filer

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In Plain Sight: A Logan McKenna Mystery Book 8In Plain Sight: A Logan McKenna Mystery Book 8 by Valerie Davisson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Logan McKenna has gone and done it again. This time while volunteering at the Cascades Raptor Center out in Oregon things start getting weird. Logan loves it there the peaceful atmosphere, the feeling of usefulness when it comes to helping with the Raptors. Then one morning while she and her friend Jean are supposed to receive a private tour of the Raptor Center and visit a Raptor that Logan help begin to rehabilitate they discover the Vet dead in one of the work rooms. To make matters worse the Raptor is dead in the same room. So begins Logan’s quest to find out what really happened to Evka (the vet) and the raptor which Logan and Evka worked so hard to try and save. Another page turner where you think you know who did it but do you really?

Whisper Creek (Logan McKenna Mystery Book 7) by Valerie Davisson – Review by Kimberly Filer

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Whisper Creek (A Logan McKenna Mystery Book 7)Whisper Creek by Valerie Davisson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

It seems as if trouble follows Logan McKenna around wherever she goes. While visiting the Oregon coast to check in with the school that she’s partnering with, she finds a dead body. Another one. It seems as though Logan attracts all the dead bodies. Then to make matters worse, the police’s number one suspect is someone from the school. Logan is set to prove that their friend could not have committed the crime no matter what evidence they “tie to him”. In another can’t put down book, Logan is racing against time to try and figure out what exactly happened and who did it.

Lies That Bind (Logan McKenna Series Book 6) by Valerie Davisson – Review by: Kimberly Filer

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Lies That Bind (A Logan McKenna Mystery Book 6)Lies That Bind by Valerie Davisson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A family secret that changes the course of history. An amazing story that nicely blends the past and the future. Logan is thrown into this mystery once again, and once again she doesn’t disappoint. Logan has just bought the home of a family that has been around since the prohibition days. The house is falling apart yet has its own secrets hidden inside, secrets which have the ability to change the future of many people. Charlotte Collins the owner of the Collins hotel and the matriarch of the family his hiding so many secrets that when her granddaughter is found dead inside the hotel’s swimming pool the truth from the past begins to surface. A wonderful mystery that will keep you on the edge of your toes.

Safe Harbor (Logan McKenna Series Book 5) by Valerie Davisson – Review by Kimberly Filer

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SAFE HARBOR: Logan Book 5(The Logan McKenna Series)SAFE HARBOR: Logan Book 5 by Valerie Davisson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What has Logan gotten herself into this time. A short family trip to the Oregon coast has gone terribly wrong, and Logan is once again in the middle of it. Spending time with her family is exactly what Logan and her family need, a week away at a friend’s cabin. While they are vacationing, a murder occurs and in true Logan style she is now a part of the investigation. Another wonderful murder mystery that keeps you on the edge of your seat right to the very end.

Secrets at the Café: A Novel of Suspense about Family and Friendship by Susan Specht Oram – Review by Kimberly Filer

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Secrets at the CafeSecrets at the Cafe by Susan Specht Oram
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A promise to keep the cafe running, a missing journal, a secret sibling that she never knew existed. Lies that she grew up believe as truth. Karina, has just had her world turned upside down with the death of her Grandmother, the one who raised her after her parents died in a car accident when she was young. Only that’s not cut and dry as Karina has believed her whole life. With the death of her grandmother, she promises to keep the cafe running her grandmothers dying wish. Karina leaves behind her job, her dreams and her life to move back to where she grew up and take over the cafe. Her grandmother on her death bed told Karina to read her journal and everything will make sense, only the journal has gone missing. In this mystery Karina must find out who took the journal to unlock all the secrets of Karina’s past. A can’t put down mystery that’s so relatable you can picture yourself sitting in the cafe drinking coffee and eating scones with the characters.

Sea of Demons (Blood and Sand Book 5) by Heidi Stark – Review by Kimberly Filer

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Sea of Demons: A Dark Enemies to Lovers Mafia RomanceSea of Demons: A Dark Enemies to Lovers Mafia Romance by Heidi Stark
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Another great book by Heidi Stark. Warning: this book includes graphic violence and sex scenes, and references of abuse/assault that some readers may experience as triggering.
I do recommend reading the other books prior to this one just to clarify some of the back story line. This is another dark romantic book complete with suspense… with danger, dramatic developments, tension, raw and gritty details, violence, murder, action, chemistry, sexiness, emotion, and intensity. Angel and her gang are back for another suspense story. Once you start it you can’t put it down because you need to know how it’s going to end, one of the best books I’ve read in this series so far.

Finding the End Zone (Game Time Series) by Tam DeRudder Jackson – Review by Kimberly Filer

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Finding the End ZoneFinding the End Zone by Tam DeRudder Jackson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Fantastic, steamy and ultimate page turner. Jamacia a college student with lots of sass is partnered up with the most unlikely English partner a girl could ever be assigned. Shes convinced her professor hates her and this decision is the icing on the cake. Along comes Callahan O’Reilly the blue-eyed beautiful football player that has all the girls drooling. Just one look at O’Reilly and Jamacia is Hot all over. She wants nothing to do with any jocks let alone O’Reilly, but there’s just something about him that she can’t quite ignore, and that leaves Jamacia hotter and more bothered than ever.

The Christmas Carousel (The Brass Ring Series Book 2) by K. L. Small – Review by Kimberly Filer

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The Christmas Carousel (The Brass Ring Series, Book 2)The Christmas Carousel by K.L. Small
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

K.L. Small has done it again with another fantastic story. The second book in the Brass Ring Series takes place right before Christmas. The outdoor Carousel is closed for the season and Rusty misses the the Carousel so badly. His grandfather is forgetting more and more and Rusty is so sad. One day when Rusty goes holiday shopping with his mother, he encounters a Christmas Carousel in the mall. Will the magic work on these carousel animals or is the magic reserved just for horses? Join Rusty on a wonderful set of adventures as he travels back in time to learn the true meaning of Christmas.

The Christmas Escape by Belinda Williams – Review by Kimberly Filer

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The Christmas EscapeThe Christmas Escape by Belinda Williams
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Lose yourself in this heartwarming story of Lizzie and Jaz, a Christmas Holiday in which anything can happen. Lizzie, being a good friend buys her best friend’s ticket to Australia and her life is forever changed. Jaz a world-famous retired surfer, father and divorcee, just happens upon Lizzie in the most inopportune way. A story that has you turning the pages just to see how Lizzie and Jaz end up. Can 2 people from two different worlds figure out a way to be happy. You will just have to read and see.

Merry Christmas, Montana (The Millers of Marietta Book 3) by Elsa Winckler – Review by Kimberly Filer

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Merry Christmas, Montana (The Millers of Marietta Book 3)Merry Christmas, Montana by Elsa Winckler
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Another story by Elsa Winckler that gives you all the feels. The Millers welcome you into their family from book one and you feel like you belong there. A heartwarming story of Riley a single mother with a young son. A professional photographer who puts her child first. The Millers are a family that have faced tragedy, moved to a new location to start over. And over the course of the books man have they started new lives. In the 3rd book you just can’t help but fall in love with Riley as you get to know her better. The best part of all these books is that the characters are in each other’s book, so you really get to know them. Can’t wait to see what comes next.

Shattered: A Logan McKenna Mystery (Logan McKenna Series Book 1) by Valerie Davisson – Review by Kimberly Filer

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Shattered: Logan Book 1 (The Logan McKenna Series)Shattered: Logan Book 1 by Valerie Davisson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The book that started it all. Here begins the introduction to Logan McKenna. Logan, a woman still in her prime has recently lost her husband, her job, and her way in the world. She may be down, but she’s not out. Valerie Davisson does a great job making her real, she is faced with problems just like you and me. Logan sells the business she owned with her husband and moves to a beach house in southern California. There she is faced with what to do next, meeting new people and dealing with a murder. A can’t put down first book.

Forest Park (Logan McKenna Series Book 2) by Valerie Davisson – Review by Kimberly Filer

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Forest Park: Logan Book 2 (The Logan McKenna Series)Forest Park: Logan Book 2 by Valerie Davisson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Logan is once again in the thick of things. After witnessing an explosion from her hotel room while on Vacation, she realizes the individual involved in the explosion at the food truck is someone she knows. Meanwhile there is another story unfolding at the same time. This one dealing with a homeless Vietnam vet trying to make his way in the world after struggling with PTSD. The author is definitely incredibly descriptive with everything in the book, talk about movie in your head and the way she stitches the stories together to create a seamless tale is fantastic! Valerie has done it once again. Holding your attention right to the very end.

Vanishing Day (Logan McKenna Series Book 4) by Valerie Davisson – Review by Kimberly Filer

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Vanishing Day: A Logan McKenna Mystery/Thriller Logan Book 4 (Logan McKenna Series)Vanishing Day: A Logan McKenna Mystery/Thriller Logan Book 4 by Valerie Davisson

So many ups and downs and twists and turns keep you involved in the book from the first page! Another great book in a series of can’t put down stories. The story follows Logan a school teacher who befriends the new neighbor but things seem sketchy to Logan. As she tries to piece together what is exactly taking place you learn that things aren’t always what they seem to be.

Devil’s Claw (Logan McKenna Series Book 3) by Valerie Davisson – Review by Kimberly Filer

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Devil's Claw: A Logan McKenna Mystery/Thriller Book 3 (Logan McKenna Series)Devil’s Claw: A Logan McKenna Mystery/Thriller Book 3 by Valerie Davisson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

In this thriller and greed story, you will forget to breathe. After Logan and Amy discover a deceased sea otter and her very much alive baby one morning on a beach, their lives begin to change. The Sea Otter Rescue has just opened on a plot of land, and this baby otter is its first resident. However, a series of vandals and explosions seem to have it out for the Otter Rescue. A mystery letter is found that changes the lives of everyone and introduces a half-sibling, who stakes claim in the Otter Rescue’s land. There is such a twisting plot that you cannot put this book down. Who will survive, will the Otter Rescue remain, or will it be knocked down to make way for condos? What happens to those in the explosion? A must read!

As Though You Were Mine by J. Marie Rundquist – Review by Kimberly Filer

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As Though You Were MineAs Though You Were Mine by J. Marie Rundquist
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A story to pull at your heartstrings. Julie a, young woman, has just received the shock of her life when she now becomes the guardian of her brother’s children. These children however come with a catch, 4 years ago Julie was asked to be an egg doner for her brother and sister-in-law. These turns of events have shaken Julie to the core. Julie, you see had never wanted children and now she has become instant “mom”. To add more fuel to the fire the sperm donor just shows up at Julie’s door one day. He’s handsome, unpredictable, unemployed and has a broken-down old truck everything Julie is not looking for after just having faced a life altering event. A truly gripping story of friends, family and the bond needed to survive.

*Grab the tissues*

The Magic Carousel (The Brass Ring Series Book 1) by K.L. Small – Review by Kimberly Filer

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The Magic Carousel (The Brass Ring #1)The Magic Carousel by K.L. Small
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A wonderful adventure story for young adults. The main character Russell is relatable and you can’t help but feel everything he’s going through. His father drinks to much, his grades are slipping, he’s responsible for watching his aging grandfather while his mother goes to work. He’s lost his bedroom when his grandfather moved in with the family and now is stuck in the basement where its damp and dreary. Every day Russell must take his grandfather for a ride on the carousel, something which Russell feels is so babyish until that one day when something magical happens. The stories his grandfather used to tell have come to life in this heartwarming tale.

Complicated Choices by Risa Nyman – Review by Kimberly Filer

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Complicated ChoicesComplicated Choices by Risa Nyman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Absolutely fantastic story of family, love and the steps that people take to keep their family together. A can’t put down read that has you want to reach out to Claire and just give her a hug. This girl has taken on the world and nothing will ever be the same for her. Claire a soon to be senior in HS has taken on the greatest responsibility anyone can have baby Harry. In this can’t put down story of love and family Claire will go to the ends of the earth to keep baby Harry safe but at what cost.

A Match Made in Montana (The Millers of Marietta Book 2) by Elsa Winckler – Review by Kimberly Filer

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A Match Made in Montana (The Millers of Marietta, #2)A Match Made in Montana by Elsa Winckler
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

When Annie moves to Montana after the death of her parents and opens a Bed and Breakfast she tries everything to bring in guests but its just not happening for her. Annie’s brother and sister are currently living with her at the B&B but once they move out Annie needs to figure out how she won’t lose the business. Along comes Craig O’Sullivan a marketing agent on “vacation” while his cousin is getting married. Will the stars collide?!? A can’t put down romance novel (steamy*)!

Lap Baby by Amy Q. Barker – Review by Kimberly Filer

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Lap Baby: Emotional Women's FictionLap Baby: Emotional Women’s Fiction by Amy Q. Barker
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

An emotional roller-coaster ride where you are pulled in by the author and can’t stop turning the pages to find out what happens next. The story follows Paige, Julie, Marie and Terry’s lives after they survived a horrific plane crash. The author keeps you engaged and wanting more throughout the story, its one you can’t put down.

Afflicted Love (Rhythm & Heart Series) by Autumn Sand – Review by Kimberly Filer

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Afflicted LoveAfflicted Love by Autumn Sand
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A story for the ages that leaves you wanting more, (total cliffhanger). The main characters Lyle and Kyle struggle with grasping the hurt they have both endured. Lyle’s past keeps him from giving 100% of himself to Kyle, he’s broken and it tears at your heartstrings. The constant back and forth of these two character’s gets to your soul. In a fictional MM romance, these characters struggle to come to terms with who they are. Lyle refuses to give into his true feelings and begins to destroy Kyle in the process. A can’t put down book which keeps you wanting to know if Lyle will finally give into his true feelings. It’s emotionally draining reading about these characters yet at the same time I couldn’t stop reading about them.

Non-Verbal by Molly Zenk – Review by Kimberly Filer

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Non VerbalNon Verbal by Molly Zenk
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A wonderful book about a middle schooler with Autism. Emerson was born with the ability to talk and all of that disappeared around the age of 15 months which is common with those on the Autism spectrum. She is a fiery teenager with lots to say and no way to share her words, there for she shares them in behaviors which are less then wonderful. Emerson goes through the normal teen life trying to not only manage her non-verbal world but also all of those teenager challenges at the same time. A wonderful read.

Noah’s Not So Super Summer (A Super Series–Book 1) by Brittany Tucker – Review by Kimberly Filer

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Noah's Not So Super SummerNoah’s Not So Super Summer by Brittany Tucker
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a great read. Had me hooked right from the start. I felt like I got sent right back to middle school and my pre teen years. Right from the start Noah is a character who sucks you in. This story had me on my toes throughout the entire story. I couldn’t wait to see what happened next to him. A great read for those pre-teens.